UAV / Drone News

The latest UAS / UAV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Articles on commercial UAV, tactical drones and unmanned aerial systems, product launches and technological advances in UAV design and manufacture

New VTOL Commercial Delivery Drone Launched 

Designed for long distance commercial drone deliveries, A2Z Drone Delivery’s new hybrid VTOL has no control surfaces to maximize reliability, and is available in multiple configurations to meet diverse mission parameters

May 08, 2023
Optical Navigation System for GNSS-Free Navigation Demonstrated in the US

Designed with advanced machine vision technology, AI, and sensor fusion, Asio Technologies’ NavGuard ensures safe and sustainable 24/7 drone missions in complete GNSS blackout

May 08, 2023
Gremsy Heads to Xponential’23

For the first time ever Gremsy will be exhibiting at Xponential - find them at booth #2746 in Denver, 8-11 May 2023

May 05, 2023
Low-SWaP MWIR Lenses Released for Drone & Small Gimbal Applications

MKS Instruments’ new Ophir LightIR 10-135mm and 18-225mm MWIR f/3.6 lenses address the market shift toward smaller MWIR 10μm VGA FPA detectors

May 05, 2023
First CE-Certified 5G Automated Drone-in-a-Box Solution Released

Nokia claims to be the first to offer a CE-certified turnkey automated drone solution, connected over 4G/LTE and 5G, including drones with dual gimbal camera, docking station, and edge data processing

May 04, 2023
Sky Power Showcases Drone Engines at XPONENTIAL 2023

The company will showcase its SP-180 SRE Wankel and SP-110 TS ROS twin-cylinder engines incorporated into UAS Global Services’ unmanned helicopters

May 04, 2023
Trakka to Deliver Long-Range Surveillance Cameras

2Excel Aviation is due to receive two TrakkaCam TC-375 Long-Range Surveillance Cameras with sophisticated image processing and a high-speed, digital video engine

May 03, 2023
Phase One P3 Camera Integrates with IF1200A Drone for Aerial Mapping 

The Inspired Flight and Phase One P3 integration solution enables complete camera control and the ability to write GNSS data directly on the image for photogrammetry and inspection applications

May 03, 2023
DAA System Integrates with Drone Connectivity Solution for BVLOS Operations

Sagetech Avionics’s ACAS X-based Detect and Avoid (DAA) system has been integrated with the Elsight Halo drone connectivity platform for aircraft seeking BVLOS type certification

May 02, 2023
New Military-Grade sUAS Launched for Nighttime Operations

Red Cat's Teal 2 sUAS, equipped with Teledyne FLIR's Hadron 640R sensor, is compact and rugged, with multi-vehicle command and control allowing for 360-degree view of a target

May 02, 2023
maxon Develops Efficient UAV Drive Systems

maxon’s UAV propulsion systems consist of BLDC motors, ESCs, and propellers built for the utmost safety and efficiency

May 02, 2023
Agricultural eVTOL Authorized to Operate in the U.S.

Guardian Agriculture has received FAA approval to begin safely operating its SC1 fully-autonomous, electric, American-made agricultural aircraft in the U.S.

Apr 28, 2023
Drone Landmine Detection & Mapping Technology Delivered to Ukraine

Draganfly has fulfilled the second delivery of situational awareness drones to DSNS Emergency Services in Ukraine and will demonstrate landmine detection and mapping technologies

Apr 28, 2023
Housed Full-band Helical GNSS Antenna Introduced

Calian has introduced the housed HC990XF eXtended filter full-band GNSS helical antenna which does not require a ground plane, making it ideal antenna for drones and UAVs

Apr 28, 2023
AeroVironment Receives Additional Funding for US Army Loitering Missile Systems

This new US Army contract includes foreign military sales of the Switchblade 300 loitering missile system for the first time to France and another allied nation, expanding Switchblade’s footprint internationally

Apr 28, 2023
Surveillance Solution Enables Large-Scale BVLOS Operations

UVT is now offering Iris Automation's Casia G ground-based air surveillance system to its customers to enhance efficiency and safety in Drone as a First Responder operations

Apr 27, 2023
Who to see at Xponential 2023

UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com are thrilled to be working with so many companies attending AUVSI's Xponential this year...

Apr 26, 2023
Advanced AI Software Integration Expands Trillium’s Data Products Offering

The integration of SightX's advanced AI into Trillium Engineering’s gimbals will further amplify customers' abilities to execute unmanned ISR missions

Apr 26, 2023
Merlin to Trial Autonomous Cargo Flights in Alaska

The Merlin Pilot will be the first highly automated flight control system integrated into the National Airspace System

Apr 26, 2023
Successful Flight of Autonomous Cargo Drone Prototype Validates Blended Wing Body Design

The flight tests mark a milestone for Natilus and the autonomous cargo aircraft industry by validating wind tunnel tests conducted over 3 years, testing the aerodynamic performance of the blended-wing-body aircraft design

Apr 26, 2023
First Shipment of Dual Stacked Motor & Controller Solution for Drone Applications 

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions’ lightweight 12 kW stacked electric alternator provides maximum power to extend missions and increase payload 

Apr 24, 2023
Tethered Power Module Released for DJI M30 Drone

Elistair’s new tethered power module offers a continuous power of 1,000 Watts, allowing hours of flight at 70 meters without interruption, at temperatures between -20°C and +50°C

Apr 21, 2023
AgileMesh Adds Draganfly UAV to Wireless Surveillance Product Line

The combination of Draganfly’s UAV and AgileMesh's wireless surveillance solutions will equip emergency responders with an advanced tool for improved situational awareness and swift deployment during critical incidents

Apr 21, 2023
Autonomous Resupply Drone In Development for USMC

Leidos will develop, deliver and demonstrate a prototype UAS that can carry a logistics payload between 300 and 600 pounds to a combat area with a radius of 25 to 100 nautical miles

Apr 21, 2023
Manufacturing & Support Services for Alpha UAS in Southeast Asia

Alpha Unmanned Systems is partnering with Indonesian firm PT Indadi Venyro to increase its manufacturing and support capabilities in Southeast Asia

Apr 20, 2023
New Drone Fires Thales Missile in Unmanned Air Combat Milestone

A Thales Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) has been fired from Flyby Technology’s new JACKAL drone in a trial sponsored by the Rapid Capabilities Office of the Royal Air Force

Apr 19, 2023
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